Black plate (13,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13Engine CoolantTemperature GaugeThis gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature.If the indicator on the gauge movestowards the shaded area on thethermostat, it means that the enginecoolant has overheated. If thevehicle has been operating undernormal driving conditions, pull offthe road, stop the vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible.See Engine Overheating onpage 10‑19.Safety Belt RemindersDriver Safety Belt ReminderLightThere is a driver safety beltreminder light on the instrumentpanel cluster.When the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind the driver to fastentheir safety belt. Then the light stayson solid until the belt is buckled.This cycle may continue severaltimes if the driver remains orbecomes unbuckled while thevehicle is moving.If the driver safety belt is buckled,neither the light nor the chimecomes on.Passenger Safety BeltReminder LightWhen the vehicle is started, thislight flashes and a chime may comeon to remind front passengers tofasten their safety belt. Then thelight stays on solid until the belt isbuckled.For more information seePassenger Airbag Status Indicatoron page 5‑14.This cycle continues several timesif the front passenger remains orbecomes unbuckled while thevehicle is moving.
